STEM School Highlands Ranch

STEM School Highlands Ranch

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
8773 S Ridgeline Blvd,  Highlands Ranch, CO
Westridge Neighborhood
3.9
3.4
1,673 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Hoffman
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
74
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
69.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
77%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
10
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.6%
State Average
25%
Science
62.7%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.9%
Female
38.1%
White
51.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.8%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best College Prep Public HS in Colorado
#4 Best Charter ES in Colorado
#5 Best Charter MS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 178 Students
Colorado State University 165 Students
Colorado School of Mines 138 Students
University of Denver 88 Students
University of Colorado Denver 80 Students
Stanford University 60 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 50 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 46 Students
University of California - Berkeley 45 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 102 Students
Biology 49 Students
Mechanical Engineering 47 Students
Business 32 Students
Computer Software Engineering 32 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Aerospace Engineering 28 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 25 Students
Electrical Engineering 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 60 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
9/30/2024
STEM has been a great school. I am finally academically challenged. The classes are fun and the teachers are really good. This school does not hold you back. You can advance as much as you are able. I feel like it provides a good opportunity for me and will help me succeed in the future.
4.0 Senior
7/9/2024
Stem has been a great school for me. I have gone to this school for over 9 years now and have learned so much and been provided with so many opportunities. The clubs and extracurricular activities have taken me all over the country competing for national titles in many subjects including business and robotics. In my time here I've watched the school grow and adapt expanding our athletics department by adding a gym and competing against other competitive schools. Lastly STEM has given me the largest opportunities regarding my learning both there concurrent enrolment program and off campus college classes have prepared me for what's to come and advanced my learning at a rate I haven't seen at other schools.
4.0 Parent
5/13/2024
Overall, we are satisfied with the opportunities available through STEM. The teachers are nice, and knowledgeable, and the coaches as well. We love the HighSchool Dean, Ryan Alsup. The only concern we have is the PTO, and the division between the parents of seasoned parents, versus new parents.
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3.4 78 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/12/2024
Many activities and programs (besides STEM based. Kids are very accepted and easy for students to make friends.
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3.0 parent
5/9/2023
I have two kids at STEM in 5th and in 9th grade. I am hoping to find a better environment for them, but looking at other school ratings it seems like most of the schools in the state are in disarray. My oldest has been at STEM since 6th grade and my youngest has been there for two years. I feel like...
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1.0 parent
5/9/2022
Whereas I would have given STEM a 5 star rating in the past, the leadership at STEM combined with the STEM Board of Directors leads me to make a one star review. Their constant avoidance of addressing issues, hearing parent concerns, or taking accountability has led this school to crumble. The toxic...
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5.0 parent
4/5/2022
We have all 3 of our children at STEM and have been a STEM family for over 5 years. Yes, COVID and online school and back to in-person school has been tough but STEM has tried VERY hard to keep our kids education a priority. This is a priority for us and therefore are very glad that we were at STEM...
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